76ers trade Jared McCain to Thunder in exchange for four draft selections
The Philadelphia 76ers are sending guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for a first-round pick from the Rockets in 2026 and three second-round selections, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday.
One of the second-round selections going to the 76ers is for 2027 (the most favorable of picks from OKC/Houston/Indiana/Miami), while the other two are for 2028 (from OKC and Milwaukee), according to sources cited by ESPN.
McCain, who was the 16th overall selection in the 2024 draft, will join the defending NBA champions after posting averages of 6.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 16.8 minutes per game for the 76ers this season.
This trade provides the 76ers with additional assets, helps alleviate the surplus of guards, and offers them the opportunity to re-sign Quentin Grimes during free agency. It also enables them to convert two-way player Dominick Barlow.
The transaction follows an abdominal strain sustained by Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Tuesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. He is set to be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
